| | Iowa City, IA | Atlantic City, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 89.6 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.7 | 98.9 | 100 |
| Health | 104.0 | 93.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.7 | 50.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $265,800 | $179,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,390.0% | 10,580.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.5 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.6 | 99.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Iowa City 
24 Reviews
I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and More
Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to More
Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid More
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Reviews for Atlantic City 
2 Reviews
I am looking for a place to settle. Right now I'm in Memphis and don't want to stay. My home is New York City but I never retrace my steps. My focus has been the More
was born in north jersey.. lived in atlantic city for about 40 yrs.. was a great place growing up,, regular rockwell growing up,, now since the casinos over 30yrs or More
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